Vitamin D Deficiency Is Associated with Increased Osteocalcin Levels in Acute Aortic Dissection: A Pilot Study on Elderly Patients

• Main Authors: Elena Vianello (Author), Elena Dozio (Author), Alessandra Barassi (Author), Lorenza Tacchini (Author), John Lamont (Author), Santi Trimarchi (Author), Massimiliano M. Marrocco-Trischitta (Author), Massimiliano M. Corsi Romanelli (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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An imbalance between degradation and reconstruction of the aortic wall is one of the leading causes of acute aortic dissection (AAD). Vitamin D seems an intriguing molecule to explore in the field of AAD since it improves endothelial function and protects smooth muscle cells from inflammation-induce...